3 fois par jour (which translate to: 3 times a day) is a french cooking blog from the singer and song writer Marilou and her hilarious photographer boyfriend named Alexandre Champagne. Sadly for all you english speaking people out there, her blog is only in french but we encourage you to visit it and see the beautiful pictures and products for sale on their online store.

The Mason Jar with handle has to be Catherine‘s favorite item. She got inspired and created gourmet host gifts with the cute mason jars. Dry ingredients for the DELICIOUS chocolate and pistachios biscotti’s. She added personalized hand written cards with the recipe inside. Special gifts with a sweet touch that reflects her style. (also found on her Christmast wish list; the beautiful place mat)

Carolines favorite has to be the beautiful “Tête-à-tête” (a total kit for the best one on one dinners)! Perfect for her love of special occasions that she likes to create for the ones she loves at any moment! Every day should be lived as a party right!? So by dressing up the table neatly, it creates a moment people will remember!

Why wait for Santa (yes she still believes in Santa)… She ordered it herself in black and will gladly share one of her special tables with you very shortly!!!

Last week was the unveiling of the 2014 color of the year by Pantone. They chose Radiant Orchid!

“This color is picked based on different events and clues happening around the world. This color has the power to influence every manufacturing industries such as fashion, entertainment, beauty, industrial design, etc. This color means creativity, originality and innovation. It is an intense color reflecting self-confidence and courage. “Mauve” is a magical color for its spiritual aura and its past royalty association.” _Marie-Chantal MiletteKryptonie(translation from author)

Many wonder how this famous color of the year is determined. According to Marie-Chantal Milette, Kryptonie (translation from author):

“According to multiple elements that caught the attention of the entire world the year before. These elements are creating the trends of tomorrow. Here are some examples that could possibly have predicted that this years color was going to be in the purple family.”

Harricana is a Canadian company that creates pieces with unique recycled material such as fur, silk and cashmere. They certainly have a green thinking behind their work. Every single creation is made in ethic conditions. So no need to feel bad to wear REAL fur with their products!

Of course they offer bags but also, aviator hats, kids mitts, adorable pompom tuques, earmuffs (wow!), jewelry… But also a special limited edition (hurry!!!) of; pillows, ottomans and throws that are to die for! They were all elaborated with recycled goods as well (fur, knits, lacquered leather and metalic fabric) for a great style and strength.

What is genius about this product is that some of them have a double purpose (isn’t that clever and fun!). The throw, for example, can transform into a poncho and the edging of the pillows can ben taken off to make the perfect scarf of belt. I LO.VE!

This stunning collection can be found exclusively at MOBILIA! So if you cannot make it to the store, I suggest you visit Harricanas web boutique to find something you’ll love!

When decorating, there aren’t only famous and rich materials ! Ok I will give it to you, silk, marble, white oak, cashmere, copper… are nice! In fact, they are so nice that we WILL talk about them later on… But lets start with something I’ve found to discover to be very trendy when I surf my Pinterest boards.

Plywood has been (and is still, as of today) used as a construction material and covered up by other “finishing” elements. But somehow, it’s made it’s way into our most ambitious home designs. Being extremely versatile, plywood can be used in more ways then one. Personally, I am in love with this idea and plan on using it in one of my future projects.

That moment by the fire made ​​me realize how much it is a unifying element… Whether it is inside or outside we want to settle close to admire its beauty and warm up.

Every time I sit by a fire, beautiful childhood memories come to mind… I grew up in a wood house made piece by piece with my parents and my sister Melanie and the central element was a wood stove. Each fall the entire family gathered for the prior winter chores. I just love the crackling of wood, the odor and the heat a good fire brings into a home!

So, whether it is a gas or wood fireplace, indoors or outdoors, either in the living room, dining room, bedroom, at the hotel or in a restaurant it appeals to all and certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. Dress it up (stone, ceramic, marble, brick or vibrant paint color…) or leave it up to the beauty of the fire… So save room for a fireplace or wood stove in your homes!

I like… no wait, I LOVE copper! Its color and reflexion brights up a room and warms it all at the same time! It can both replace and/or match gold and silver to perfection. Dare this new trend, it surely won’t be unnoticed!